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Andhra Pradesh Fast-Tracks IT Cluster Park in Kadapa

TIRUPATI: The Andhra Pradesh government, which has been promoting Visakhapatnam as the IT and AI capital of the state, is fast-tracking the establishment of an IT cluster park at Kadapa’s district headquarters. Confirming this development to TOI, Kadapa TDP legislator and government whip Reddeppagari Madhavi Reddy noted that a land parcel has already been identified for the proposed IT cluster park at the Kadapa constituency headquarters. “Since coming to power in 2024, the TDP-led NDA government has implemented a decentralized development model. This is evident as different regions in the state are being highlighted as specific hubs: Visakhapatnam as the…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

U.P. CM Tours Noida International Airport

File Photo GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the under-construction Noida International Airport in Jewar on Saturday, where he was assured by officials that all outstanding work would be completed by November 15. The CM evaluated progress on the domestic terminal, the inauguration site, security arrangements, traffic management, and ongoing projects. He also led a meeting with Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) officials, along with senior administrative and police personnel, to discuss these matters in depth. Describing the Noida International Airport as a testament to Uttar Pradesh’s development, Yogi cautioned officials against any negligence that could impede preparations…

IndustryLatest Stories

Chennai Patta Transfers Delayed Despite Digitized Land Records

CHENNAI: While the Survey and Settlement Commissionerate has digitized land records and enabled software integration between revenue and registration departments to facilitate patta transfers, city residents are still experiencing delays. Several applicants report waiting weeks to see title changes in their patta post-registration. Previously, the process for buyers and sellers was tedious, requiring mandatory visits to taluk offices for patta transfers, land measurements, and other services related to land records. Now, the system has transitioned online, significantly reducing the time needed to obtain documents and diminishing opportunities for corruption. Under the updated system, title changes in the patta can occur…

Latest StoriesRegulatory

Uttar Pradesh: STF Busts Man for ₹6 Crore Real Estate Scam

PRAYAGRAJ: On Saturday, the UP Special Task Force (STF) apprehended a man linked to a Rs 6.40 crore fraud involving a real estate company. The suspect, identified as Neeraj Kumar Jaiswal, also known as Sullu, was arrested near the new bridge underpass on the route to Minto Park and Mankameshwar Temple. STF officials indicated that they received intel pointing to Jaiswal hiding in the Kydganj region. A team led by sub-inspector Dharmendra Singh swiftly acted to execute a raid and apprehend him. During interrogation, Jaiswal, a resident of Kashiraj Nagar in Mutthiganj, revealed that he had been an agent for…

IndustryLatest Stories

Kolkata’s Sector V to Pay Property Tax via UAA Next Year

KOLKATA: NDITA has submitted its final proposal to the state regarding the implementation of the unit area assessment (UAA) system for property tax collection in Sector V. This draft proposal from NDITA outlines that the property tax for each holding will be calculated by multiplying its annual valuation by the applicable tax percentage set by the government, ensuring that no property tax exceeds 30% of the annual value of land and buildings in the region. An NDITA official shared, “Several modifications have been incorporated into the draft, which has been approved by the valuation board. The completed proposal is now…

Latest StoriesRera

Rajasthan RERA Extends QPR Deadline Amid Tech Issues

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has extended the deadline for the online submission of Quarterly Progress Reports (QPR) for the period July-September 2025 by one month due to technical issues with its upgraded online platform. Developers can now submit their QPRs until November 30, replacing the original deadline of October 31. RERA has confirmed that no processing fees or penalties will be imposed for submissions made during the extended period. Advocate Mitesh Rathore stated, “This extension was necessary due to IT technical problems, and it aims to ensure compliance without penalizing promoters who are affected by these…

Latest StoriesResidential

₹3 Crore PMAY 2.0 Approved for 117 Families in Una, Himachal

UNA: Financial assistance amounting to approximately Rs 3 crore has been sanctioned for 117 eligible families in Una, Himachal Pradesh, as part of the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0, an official announced on Saturday. Each beneficiary is set to receive Rs 2.5 lakh in four installments upon the completion of their construction work, according to Manoj Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Una Municipal Corporation. The official urged beneficiaries to commence construction without delay, abide by the scheme’s guidelines, and ensure that the work is completed within a year. Eligible families may also apply through the unified…

CommercialLatest Stories

Illegal Commercial Complex Torn Down in Meerut’s Residential Area

Representative Image MEERUT: Following a Supreme Court directive, the Uttar Pradesh Housing Development Board took action to demolish an unauthorized commercial building located on a residential site in Meerut on Saturday. The structure was situated in the Central Market area of Shastri Nagar. “The demolition took approximately five hours, and most of the structure has been removed. The building is currently sealed, and efforts will continue on Sunday morning,” stated Rajiv Kumar, Superintendent Engineer of the Uttar Pradesh Awas Vikas Parishad, to PTI. He also mentioned that there has been no pushback from those involved. On December 17, 2024, the…

Latest StoriesResidential

FPCE Calls for RERA Law Revisions to Verify Promoters’ History

NEW DELHI: The Federation of People’s Collective Efforts (FPCE) has called for amendments to the real estate law ‘RERA’ to implement a mechanism for verifying builders’ track records prior to granting project approvals. Additionally, the FPCE is advocating for new provisions to ensure compensation for homebuyers if builders fail to deliver promised facilities and amenities. The association has also requested a standardized rule regarding refunds in the event of unit cancellations by property buyers. FPCE President Abhay Upadhyay has addressed a letter to Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, proposing amendments to the Real Estate (Regulation and…

Latest StoriesRegulatory

FIR Filed Against 90 for Building on Noida Airport Land

NOIDA: Ninety residents from Nagla Hukum Singh and Karauli Bangar villages in Jewar have been charged with FIRs for unauthorized construction on land designated for the Noida International Airport expansion project. This action follows repeated violations reported by patrol teams and satellite imagery over the past year, despite multiple warnings from the district administration. The land, covering 1,181 hectares, was officially acquired under Section 11(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, via a government order issued on November 18, 2022. According to Section 11(4), any sale, alteration, construction, or encroachment…